Seaport · Brazil
Port of Belem
Belem (Brazil) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 12490). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Brazil
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- BRBEL
- World Port Index no.
- 12490
- Coordinates
- 1.45°S, 48.50°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Brazil NE Coast
- Other names
- Para
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 10.7 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 3.3 m |
| Entrance width | 180.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 210.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 40.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 9,230 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,250 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,950 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Belem, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 124 (Enroute) - East Coast of South America.
Frequently asked questions about Belem
Where is Port of Belem?
Belem (Brazil) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 1.45°S, 48.50°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Belem?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE BRBEL for Belem. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Belem?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 210.0 m, beam 40.0 m, draft 7.9 m for Belem. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Belem from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,230 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,950 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Santos, Itajaí / Navegantes, San Juan.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Belem?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Belem through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.